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`This book is not simply the best book on the remarkable phenomenon of today's ethical consumer. It is a gift of advice and insight, from the people that know best, to the cause of tomorrow. Many of the writers deserve the plaudits of being pioneers of a new consumer movement. These are the issues of our time' - Ed Mayo, Chief Executive of the UK's National Consumer Council (NCC) Who are ethical consumers and why are they on the rise? Leading the way towards answering this question, The Ethical Consumer is an indispensable introduction to the subject. Exploring areas like boycotts and fair trade projects, it gathers together the diverse experiences of scholars, campaigners and business practitioners from the international community.The chapters in this book explore: - ethical consumer behaviours, motivation and narratives - the social, political and theoretical contexts in which ethical consumers operate- the responsibilities of businesses and the effectiveness of ethical consumer actions Contributions are informed by a broad range of research methods, from case studies, focus groups to surveys and interviews.The text is of interest to business related graduates, undergraduates and their tutors on courses relating to consumption. It will also be relevant to academics in other disciplines, as well as to politicians, producers, practitioners, campaigners and not least consumers.
Surveying Ethical and Environmental Attitudes
Surveying Ethical and Environmental Attitudes
Introduction
This chapter provides an outline of the application of systematic and objective market research to determine consumers' views on ethical and environmental issues. Some of the issues arising from the use of market research in this area will also be discussed. This is followed by a summary of the key findings from recent research undertaken by MORI, mainly in Great Britain, while adding an international perspective where possible.
Before discussing some of MORI's recent research findings in this area, we provide some background to our research in this field, both qualitative and quantitative, and discuss some of the theoretical issues arising from the practice of research of this type.
Background to Mori's Research on Ethical Issues
MORI conducts ...
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